Zip code 72632: Eureka Springs, Arkansas

Q: What city is zip code 72632?

72632 is assigned to Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

Q: What county is 72632 in?

72632 is mostly in Carroll County, but it extends into 1 other county.

Q: What is the population of 72632?

About 5,169 people live in 72632, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

Q: What is the median household income in 72632?

The median household income in 72632 is $46,354.

Q: What zip codes are near 72632?

The closest zip codes to 72632 are 72613, 72631, 72616, 65641, 72732.

Residential delivery areaCarroll CountyCentral Time

Population

5,169

Median household income

$46K

U.S. $81K

Median home value

$247K

U.S. $333K

Median rent

$881/mo

U.S. $1,413

Median age

52.3

U.S. 38.9

Land area

98 sq mi

53 people/sq mi

Boundary is the Census Bureau's ZIP Code Tabulation Area, which closely tracks the postal delivery area.

About 72632

72632 is a small-town zip code in Eureka Springs, Arkansas (Carroll County), covering 98 sq mi of land. About 5,169 people live here, or 53 per square mile. The median resident is 52.3 years old, compared with 38.9 nationally.

The median household earns $46,354 a year, 43% below the national median of $80,734. 16.8% of residents live below the poverty line (U.S.: 12.5%). A typical home is valued at $247,300, or 5.3 years of median household income (U.S.: 4.1 years), which makes homes relatively expensive for local earners. 77% of occupied homes are lived in by their owners, and renters pay a median of $881 a month.

28% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher (U.S.: 36%). Commuters average 23.7 minutes each way, and 12% of workers work from home. The most common jobs among working residents are in management; food service; and cleaning and personal care. 24% of them are self-employed (U.S.: 10%).

How 72632 compares

Sorted from highest to lowest national percentile

Self-employed workers24.1%
99th
U.S. 10% · AR 10.4%45th of 549 in AR
Median age52.3
97th
U.S. 38.9 · AR 38.596th of 550 in AR
Veterans12.6%
95th
U.S. 6.2% · AR 7.4%72nd of 550 in AR
Housing vacancy21.7%
95th
U.S. 10.1% · AR 13.5%178th of 545 in AR
Residents 65 and older27.7%
95th
U.S. 17.2% · AR 17.6%114th of 550 in AR
Uninsured rate13.8%
85th
WeaknessU.S. 8.4% · AR 9%68th of 548 in AR
Income inequality (Gini)0.475
79th
U.S. 0.483 · AR 0.479124th of 542 in AR
Poverty rate16.8%
76th
U.S. 12.5% · AR 16%254th of 545 in AR
Homeownership rate76.9%
71st
U.S. 65.2% · AR 66.4%274th of 545 in AR
Unemployment rate5.9%
67th
U.S. 5.2% · AR 4.9%170th of 549 in AR
Tech workers3.3%
58th
U.S. 3.8% · AR 2.5%60th of 549 in AR
Work from home11.9%
46th
U.S. 15.1% · AR 8.8%92nd of 549 in AR
Bachelor's degree or higher28.4%
42nd
U.S. 35.7% · AR 25.7%68th of 549 in AR
Rent-burdened renters48.6%
42nd
U.S. 51.1% · AR 44.8%207th of 498 in AR
Average commute23.7 min
34th
U.S. 26.4 min · AR 22.5 min288th of 508 in AR
Median home value$247,300
33rd
U.S. $332,700 · AR $188,00046th of 509 in AR
Broadband access89%
28th
U.S. 91% · AR 86.7%145th of 545 in AR
Healthcare workers7.8%
25th
U.S. 9.7% · AR 10.5%312th of 549 in AR
Diversity index29.5
23rd
U.S. 61.4 · AR 51.2262nd of 550 in AR
Per capita income$30,503
20th
WeaknessU.S. $44,673 · AR $34,225208th of 550 in AR
Residents under 1817.8%
18th
U.S. 22% · AR 23.1%402nd of 550 in AR
Foreign-born residents2.5%
15th
U.S. 14.1% · AR 5.4%166th of 550 in AR
Median gross rent$881
12th
U.S. $1,413 · AR $947122nd of 395 in AR
Median earnings per worker$35,426
9th
WeaknessU.S. $49,666 · AR $41,934374th of 542 in AR
Population5,169
8th
U.S. 334,922,499 · AR 3,049,391134th of 550 in AR
Population density53/sq mi
8th
U.S. 95/sq mi · AR 59/sq mi173rd of 550 in AR
Median household income$46,354
6th
WeaknessU.S. $80,734 · AR $60,773348th of 495 in AR
Government workers6.6%
3rd
U.S. 14.5% · AR 15.2%483rd of 549 in AR

Measure	72632	Carroll	AR	U.S.	National percentile	Rank in AR
Self-employed workers	24.1%	18%	10.4%	10%	99th	45th of 549
Median age	52.3	44.5	38.5	38.9	97th	96th of 550
Veterans	12.6%	10.6%	7.4%	6.2%	95th	72nd of 550
Housing vacancy	21.7%	18.7%	13.5%	10.1%	95th	178th of 545
Residents 65 and older	27.7%	23.4%	17.6%	17.2%	95th	114th of 550
Uninsured rateWeakness	13.8%	14.2%	9%	8.4%	85th	68th of 548
Income inequality (Gini)	0.475	0.459	0.479	0.483	79th	124th of 542
Poverty rate	16.8%	17.2%	16%	12.5%	76th	254th of 545
Homeownership rate	76.9%	77.5%	66.4%	65.2%	71st	274th of 545
Unemployment rate	5.9%	4.7%	4.9%	5.2%	67th	170th of 549
Tech workers	3.3%	1.4%	2.5%	3.8%	58th	60th of 549
Work from home	11.9%	11.2%	8.8%	15.1%	46th	92nd of 549
Bachelor's degree or higher	28.4%	20%	25.7%	35.7%	42nd	68th of 549
Rent-burdened renters	48.6%	48%	44.8%	51.1%	42nd	207th of 498
Average commute	23.7 min	21.9 min	22.5 min	26.4 min	34th	288th of 508
Median home value	$247,300	$210,400	$188,000	$332,700	33rd	46th of 509
Broadband access	89%	87.7%	86.7%	91%	28th	145th of 545
Healthcare workers	7.8%	4.6%	10.5%	9.7%	25th	312th of 549
Diversity index	29.5	47.1	51.2	61.4	23rd	262nd of 550
Per capita incomeWeakness	$30,503	$30,635	$34,225	$44,673	20th	208th of 550
Residents under 18	17.8%	21.7%	23.1%	22%	18th	402nd of 550
Foreign-born residents	2.5%	9.1%	5.4%	14.1%	15th	166th of 550
Median gross rent	$881	$856	$947	$1,413	12th	122nd of 395
Median earnings per workerWeakness	$35,426	$35,677	$41,934	$49,666	9th	374th of 542
Population	5,169	28,626	3,049,391	334,922,499	8th	134th of 550
Population density	53/sq mi	45/sq mi	59/sq mi	95/sq mi	8th	173rd of 550
Median household incomeWeakness	$46,354	$54,230	$60,773	$80,734	6th	348th of 495
Government workers	6.6%	9.4%	15.2%	14.5%	3rd	483rd of 549

The percentile is the share of Americans who live in a zip code with a lower value, so the 50th percentile is typical. Rank 1 is the highest value in the state. Both include zip codes with at least 100 residents. Strengths and weaknesses mark measures in the best or worst fifth nationally, where higher or lower is clearly better (income, poverty, education, commute, broadband, insurance and similar). Measures like age or density are left unmarked.

People

Age

Under 5

13%

5–17

18–24

25–34

12%

35–44

15%

45–54

17%

55–64

19%

65–74

75+

Median age

52.3

Under 18

17.8%

65 and over

27.7%

Race and ethnicity

White83%
Black1%
Hispanic6%
Asian0.8%
Native American0.9%
Pacific Islander0%
Other0.5%
Multiracial8%

Diversity index

29.5

U.S. 61.4

Foreign-born

2.5%

U.S. 14.1%

Born in state

36.9%

Language spoken at home (households)

English only

96%

Spanish

Other Indo-European

0.4%

Asian / Pacific

Other

0.2%

Households

Households: 2,377
Average household size: 2.1
Family households: 52.2%
Married couples: 45.5%
Living alone: 40%
Veterans (of adults): 12.6%
Male / female: 53% / 47%

Income and poverty

Household income distribution

<$25k

29%

$25–50k

23%

$50–75k

14%

$75–100k

13%

$100–150k

13%

$150–200k

$200k+

Median household income

72632

$46,354

Carroll Co.

$54,230

Arkansas

$60,773

United States

$80,734

Per capita income

$30,503

U.S. $44,673

Poverty rate

16.8%

U.S. 12.5%

Households earning $150K+

7.8%

U.S. 23%

Income inequality (Gini)

0.475

U.S. 0.483

Housing

Median home value

72632

$247,300

Carroll Co.

$210,400

Arkansas

$188,000

United States

$332,700

Median gross rent

72632

$881

Carroll Co.

$856

Arkansas

$947

United States

$1,413

Types of housing

Single-family

81%

2–4 units

5–19 units

20+ units

Mobile home

Boat, RV, van

Housing units: 3,034
Owner-occupied: 76.9%
Vacant: 21.7%
Median year built: 1988
Median rooms: 5.2
Renters paying 30%+ of income: 48.6%
Renters paying 50%+ of income: 24.2%
Home value to income: 5.3× (U.S. 4.1×)

Work and commute

How people get to work

Drove alone

79%

Carpooled

Transit

Walked

Bicycle

Worked from home

12%

Other

0.9%

Commute time (one way)

<10 min

21%

10–19

40%

20–29

17%

30–44

45–59

60+

11%

Average commute

23.7 min

U.S. 26.4 min

Unemployment

5.9%

U.S. 5.2%

In labor force

52.7%

U.S. 63.5%

Jobs and careers

What employed residents do, wherever they work

Occupations

Management

18%

Food service

10%

Cleaning and personal care

10%

Office and admin

Healthcare

Sales

Construction and repair

Transportation and moving

Education

Production

Business and finance

Arts, media and sports

Computer and math

Legal and social services

Farming, fishing and forestry

Police and fire

0.6%

Engineering and science

Industries

Restaurants and hotels

28%

Health care and social assistance

10%

Retail

10%

Manufacturing

Finance, insurance and real estate

Construction

Education

Professional and technical services

Arts and recreation

Transportation, warehousing and utilities

Admin, support and management

Other services

Information

Public administration

Agriculture and mining

Wholesale

0.6%

Median earnings per worker

$35,426

U.S. $49,666

Self-employed

24.1%

U.S. 10%

Government workers

6.6%

U.S. 14.5%

Nonprofit workers

5.9%

U.S. 8.8%

Median earnings by type of work

Type of work	72632	U.S.
Management, business, science and arts	$43,079	$74,888
Service	$23,750	$26,804
Sales and office	$35,227	$40,476
Construction and maintenance	$29,438	$49,199
Production and transportation	$36,083	$39,989

Education, internet and health coverage

Highest education (adults 25+)

No diploma

High school

22%

Some college

33%

Associate's

11%

Bachelor's

20%

Graduate

High school graduate or higher: 94.2%
Bachelor's degree or higher: 28.4%
Graduate or professional degree: 8.3%
Households with broadband: 89%
Cable, fiber or DSL: 54.4%
No internet access: 7.8%
Without health insurance: 13.8%
Limited-English households: 1.1%

Geography

City (USPS): Eureka Springs
State: Arkansas
County: Carroll County
Center point: 36.3733° N, 93.7438° W
Land area: 98 sq mi
Water area: 3.2 sq mi
Time zone: Central Time (UTC-6, UTC-5 in summer)
Zip type: Residential delivery area

72632 spans 2 counties

Carroll County98% of land
Madison County2% of land

Cities and towns within this zip

Eureka Springs7% of zip

Census places overlapping the zip's area. Mail may use a different city name than the municipality.

Zip codes near 72632

Search by radius

Zip	City	Distance	Population	IncomeMedian income	Home value
72613	Beaver, AR · PO box	4.7 mi	—	—	—
72631	Eureka Springs, AR	6.7 mi	4,361	$56,678	$259,300
72616	Berryville, AR	11 mi	10,907	$52,077	$202,800
65641	Eagle Rock, MO	12 mi	606	$55,417	$231,000
72732	Garfield, AR	13 mi	5,392	$70,850	$252,000
72733	Gateway, AR · PO box	13 mi	—	—	—
65658	Golden, MO	13 mi	1,262	$51,641	$321,800
72756	Rogers, AR	14 mi	41,791	$72,230	$269,200
72738	Hindsville, AR	17 mi	2,688	$86,296	$229,000
65745	Seligman, MO	17 mi	3,417	$52,158	$124,700
65747	Shell Knob, MO	18 mi	4,016	$55,060	$289,900
72711	Avoca, AR · PO box	18 mi	—	—	—

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Questions about 72632

What city is zip code 72632?

72632 is assigned to Eureka Springs, Arkansas. The city name is the one the Postal Service prefers for mail addressed to this zip code.

What county is 72632 in?

72632 is mostly in Carroll County, but it extends into 1 other county.

What is the population of 72632?

About 5,169 people live in 72632, according to the Census Bureau's American Community Survey.

What time zone is 72632 in?

72632 is in Central Time.

What is the median household income in 72632?

The median household income in 72632 is $46,354.

What zip codes are near 72632?

The closest zip codes to 72632 are 72613, 72631, 72616, 65641, 72732.

Demographic figures are 2020–2024 American Community Survey 5-year estimates for ZIP Code Tabulation Area 72632, from the U.S. Census Bureau. Small areas have wide margins of error. How we build these numbers.